Five Ways to Celebrate Frankincense Season
The beautiful and historic coastal town of Salalah, home to the revered frankincense tree and often referred to as the perfume capital of Arabia, welcomes the official start of frankincense…
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The beautiful and historic coastal town of Salalah, home to the revered frankincense tree and often referred to as the perfume capital of Arabia, welcomes the official start of frankincense…
Fleewinter continues to expand its ever-widening portfolio of tailor-made holidays around the world, with its first sortie into Arabia; Dubai, Oman and Abu Dhabi. Comments Elena Skalovskaia, Fleewinter’s Destination Expert…
Taking adventure to new heights, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort has added an advanced phase to its mountain climbing experience, incorporating nearly 200 metres of via ferrata snaking across…
When considering a trip to the the Middle East, Oman holidays might not be top of your list, but as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the sultanate has a rich culture…
Oman is an unusual country in the middle east, in that it is as rich in culture and history as in oil. The capital Muscat is one of the most intriguing cities in the region and, the Al Jabal Al Akhdar mountain range is spectacular, as is the long coastline.
The capital feels like a modern city, as most buildings date from 1970 when the current Sultan ousted his father. However there is still much to admire in the city, especially around the Al Dhalam souk in the Muttrah district. Another highlight is the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
October to April is the best time to visit, as the temperature is not as hot as in the summer. In the mountains the temperature can fall at night, so it’s best to take some warm clothes with you.
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